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Why does my belly button smell?: 5 potential causes

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Poor hygiene, an infection, and navel stones are common causes of a smelly belly ...
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Belly Button Stones Can Be Found Exactly Where You'd Expect

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...
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Things That Can Go Wrong With Your Belly Button

Everyone has a belly button. It’s the small fold of skin that formed in your abdomen after the umbilical cord was clipped at birth. Belly buttons can be concave (innies) or convex (outies). ‌ Most of ...
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Why Your Belly Button Smells Funky Sometimes

Have you ever caught a whiff of something on your person and wondered “why does my belly button smell?” No shame if so: Just like any other part of your body, belly buttons can develop an odor that ...